Professional Nursing (Children & Young People) – Master’s
A Master’s programme preparing nurses to deliver child- and family-centred care across healthcare settings.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals with a degree in any subject, seeking to specialise in paediatric nursing with a focus on child and family-centred care.
Overview
This Master’s programme at Queen’s University Belfast is designed for graduates seeking to specialise in nursing for children and young people. It equips students with the skills to provide compassionate, family-centred care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The curriculum emphasises evidence-based practice, clinical competence, and ethical decision-making. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and relevant healthcare experience, with additional portfolio requirements for non-qualified candidates. The programme integrates theoretical learning with practical application, ensuring graduates are prepared for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
What you'll do
- Develop advanced clinical skills in paediatric nursing to deliver high-quality, child and family-centred care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Apply evidence-based practices in clinical settings under supervision.
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous professional development.
- Contribute to research and innovation within paediatric nursing to improve patient outcomes.
- Adhere to ethical standards and legal requirements in nursing practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (2:1 or above) in any subject, or equivalent qualifications. Lower degree classifications may be considered with additional postgraduate qualifications and relevant healthcare experience.
Language: English proficiency sufficient for academic study and clinical practice (no specific test mentioned).
Instruction: English
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent).
- Demonstrable healthcare experience, including 650 verified hours of direct care (for non-qualified applicants).
- Ability to submit a portfolio of evidence reflecting skills, knowledge, and attributes aligned with NMC standards.
- Proficiency in English for academic study and clinical communication.
- Applicants must be eligible for a funded place (restricted to specific groups in 2026).
- Students who have already received Department of Health funding for pre-registration Nursing/Midwifery/AHP courses in Northern Ireland are ineligible.
- Qualified nurses and midwives may be exempt from portfolio requirements.
- Applicants with a BSc (Ordinary) in Nursing must provide a portfolio for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) purposes.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-05-27
Applicants must submit a portfolio of evidence, including 650 verified hours of direct care and personal statements reflecting NMC Code attributes. Qualified nurses and midwives may be exempt from the portfolio requirement. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, with interviews scheduled in early June. Offers are conditional on satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment, Criminal Record check, and safeguarding clearance.
- CV or curriculum vitae
- Portfolio of evidence (650 verified direct care hours + personal statements)
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree and GCSEs or equivalents)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Reference letters (if required)
- Access NI Enhanced Disclosure Check (if applicable)
- Occupational Health Assessment (if applicable)
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